Mitsubishi Space Star MOT Results

Registered in 2003
46.4% pass rate
from 722 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Space Star is unusually good or bad.

  • 29% fail on Suspension (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.7% fail on Springs
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.69% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.55% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.28% fail on Axles
      • 0.28% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.28% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.28% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.28% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 21% fail on Brakes (49% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (53% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.97% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.97% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 6.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (63% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (98% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Brake pads (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
        • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 1.8% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.83% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.1% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic systems (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake fluid (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.42% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.28% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.28% fail on Other components (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (86% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Transmission (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Drive shafts (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.42% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.42% fail on Joints
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.83% fail on Doors
      • 0.83% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.83% fail on Door condition
    • 0.55% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.28% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.14% fail on Hose
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
    • 0.28% fail on Body
      • 0.28% fail on Other body component
    • 0.14% fail on Cabs
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.14% fail on Undertray
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.6% fail on Headlamps (45% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Headlamp (56% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.83% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.28% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (66% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.42% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility
    • 7.2% fail on Wipers (66% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.42% fail on View to rear
      • 0.42% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.28% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.28% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
  • 9.1% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 5.0% fail on Track rod end (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
    • 4.6% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.69% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.55% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.42% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Requirements
    • 0.83% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment

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